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  • RV & TRAILER TOWING GUIDE2018

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    The following vehicles are not recommended for trailer towing: C-MAX Hybrid, Fiesta, Focus, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi, Shelby GT350/GT350R Mustang, Taurus SHO, MKZ Hybrid and EcoSport.

    SAE Towing StandardThe Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) testing standard J2807 defines procedures and requirements to determine gross combined weight ratings (GCWR) and to calculate the trailer weight rating (TWR) for any tow vehicle. This standard establishes minimum performance conditions to allow for consistent comparisons between similar class vehicles. Ford will apply the SAE standard to all new vehicles. Ford began applying the standard on the 2013 Fusion and Escape models. Other vehicles meeting this standard include Transit Connect and Flex (starting with 2014), Mustang, Transit, F-150, Edge (starting with 2015), MKX (starting with 2016), and Super Duty Pickup/Chassis Cab and Continental (starting with 2017), and Expedition and Navigator (starting with 2018).

    The 2018 F-Series have the most advanced powertrain lineup ever, so its no surprise that F-150s best-in-class torque and capability features come right along with it. You want best-in-class payload? You got itup to 3270 lbs. How about best-in-class towing? Try up to 13,200 lbs. on for size. And thats just the beginning. F-Series Super Duty Pickups and Chassis Cabs also offer outstanding towing capability and efficiency for the toughest jobs out there.

    F-Series are North Americas best selling trucks with decades of RV and towing experience in every configuration.

    You Cant Do Better Than BEST-IN-CLASS

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    Pickups/Chassis Cabs

    Class A Motorhome Chassis

    Commercial Stripped Chassis

    Class C Motorhome Chassis

    Transit Class C Chassis

    Slide-In Campers

    Four-Wheel-Down Towing

    Dolly-Towing

    Trailer Towing Equipment and Frontal Area Considerations

    Maximum Trailer Weights and Towing Equipment/Packages

    Trailer Towing SelectorF-150 Pickup

    F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup

    F-350 SRW Super Duty Pickup

    F-350/F-450 DRW Super Duty Pickups

    F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cabs

    F-650/F-750 Super Duty, Class A Motorhome Chassis, Commercial Stripped Chassis, and E-Series Cutaway/Stripped Chassis

    Transit

    Expedition, Explorer, EcoSport and Escape

    Edge, Flex, Transit Connect, Mustang, Taurus, and Fusion

    Navigator, MKC, MKX, MKT, Continental and MKZ

    Know Before You Tow

    Accessorize

    Towing Safely for All Vehicles

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  • F-150 Towing Features HighlightsTrailer Sway Control: works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) system to expand the vehicles dynamic stability control capabilities, adding an additional layer of confidence and control while towing a trailer.Tow/Haul Mode: reduces gear hunting, improves power delivery. Especially useful with hauling or towing a heavy load.Hill Start Assist: helps prevent rolling back on a grade by momentarily maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hill.Trailer Brake Controller: uses braking input, vehicle speed and ABS logic to balance the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes. Fully integrated into the instrument panel and vehicles onboard computer.Pro Trailer Backup Assist: available feature improves driver confidence by letting the driver steer the trailer instinctively as they control the accelerator and brakes, while the truck takes care of the rest.

    TOUGHER SMARTER MORE CAPABLE

    F-150

    (1) Best-in-class payload when properly equipped.

    Exceptional ProductivityTowing Capability 13,200 pounds

    Payload Capacity 3270 pounds(1)

    Cargo Box Volume77.4 cu. ft. (8' box)62.3 cu. ft. (6.5' box)52.8 cu. ft. (5.5' box)

    The 2018 F-150 delivers on its Built Ford Tough promise through a segment-exclusive combination of advanced materials that are durable and inhibit corrosion. A high-strength steel fully boxed ladder frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body save weight and add capability, helping F-150 tow heavier trailers than ever and deliver best-in-class payload ratings. The staggered rear outboard shocks help provide additional driving stability. Exceptional space, power and towing capacity make F-150 the preferred choice for towing and hauling.

    Features include an available integrated trailer brake controller, smart trailer tow connector, trailer tow mirrors and 360-degree camera system that provides a view of all four sides of the vehicle. The BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage alerts the driver if something is in the trailers blind spot. The Dynamic Hitch Assist enhancement to the standard rear camera enables easier hitching by helping to line up the truck and trailer without requiring a spotter or having to get out of the vehicle.

    The impressive F-150 now provides more engine alternatives for more applications. The all-new standard 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 features dual-direct and port fuel injection. And, the 10-speed transmission is now available with the 2.7L EcoBoost, a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 and a 3.5L EcoBoost, delivering improved acceleration and performance. The entire F-150 engine lineup has been extensively tested to meet the highest durability and reliability standards. So you can confidently pick the engine that best fits your towing needs. Maximum MaximumEngine HP @ rpm Torque @ rpm Towing (lbs.) Payload (lbs.)

    3.3L Ti-VCT V6 290 @ 6500 265 lb.-ft. @ 4000 7700 19902.7L EcoBoost V6 325 @ 5000 400 lb.-ft. @ 2750 9000 24703.5L EcoBoost V6 375 @ 5000 470 lb.-ft. @ 3500 13,200 32305.0L Ti-VCT V8 395 @ 5750 400 lb.-ft. @ 4500 11,600 32703.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6(1) 450 @ 5000 510 lb.-ft. @ 3500 8000 1200

    New Engine Options Outstanding Capability

    (1) Raptor only.

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

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  • THE NEW MEANING OF TOUGH

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    (1) 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel. (2) Maximum capacity when properly equipped.

    See your Ford Dealer for specific equipment requirements and other limitations.

    (3) F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4x2.

    The 2018 Super Duty reinforces its tough image and continues to meet the needs of both commercial and personal use customers. Within the toughest industries, people who do the work count on Super Duty pickups for tough-as-nails work capability on any job site. And now Super Duty is available in a 4x2 configuration on the F-450 series, for those who dont need 4x4 capability.

    HORSEPOWER 450 hp @ 2800 rpm(1)

    TORQUE 935 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm(1)

    CONVENTIONAL TOWING up to 21,000 lbs.(2)

    FIFTH-WHEEL TOWING up to 27,500 lbs.(2)

    GOOSENECK TOWING up to 34,000 lbs.(2)

    PAYLOAD up to 7630 lbs.(3)

    6.7L V8 Turbo The Diesel LeaderDesigned, engineered and built by Ford, our Second-Generation 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine is designed to produce more power and torque than ever. And the new larger single-sequential turbocharger helps improve airflow and performance. Youll really appreciate it when towing heavy loads uphill and at high altitudes.

    Rule the Class With 6.2L 2-Valve V8 GasEase your heavy-duty workload with lots of low-rpm torque. The gas engines stiff SOHC valvetrain with roller-rocker shafts enables an intake- and exhaust-port layout that optimizes airflow, helping it produce plenty of torque down low.Balanced performance. Dual-equal variable cam timing phases the intake- and exhaust-valve opening and closing events simultaneously to optimize fuel economy, low-end torque and peak horsepower. Alternative fuel options include a CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package that readies your truck to be upfit for compressed natural gas (CNG), propane autogas, or as a bi-fuel vehicle with the ability to seamlessly switch between CNG or propane and gasoline.

    POWERFUL ENGINE CHOICES

    Super Duty Pickups

  • Driver Assist and Smart TechnologyTrailer Sway ControlWorks in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) to detect trailer sway and reduce it as necessaryAdvanceTrac control module incorporates additional software to monitor the vehicles performance while towingThe added software measures the yaw motion of the vehicle to determine if the trailer is swaying and then responds to eliminate the sway condition(4)

    Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)(5)Ensures smooth and effective trailer braking by powering the trailers brakes with an output proportional to the towing vehicles brake pressureThe controller adapts output based on the status of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)When the ABS module senses the towing vehicles brakes are approaching lockup, the controllers trailer braking strategy changes to compensate for traction conditions, reducing the risk of trailer brake lockupProvides instant visual and audible warnings in case of accidental trailer disconnectFully integrated into the trucks brake systemManual control lever and +/ (GAIN adjustment) buttons allow the trailer brakes to be manually applied and adjusted for improved performanceFactory-installed and warranted by Ford Motor Company(6)

    Tow/Haul Mode With Integrated Engine-Exhaust Brake(7) Tow/haul mode and Tow/Haul mode with integrated engine-exhaust brake (6.7L diesel only) with auto setting give drivers even greater control when traveling downhillHelps eliminate unwanted frequency of gear shifting on steep uphill grades and allow engine braking to maintain or reduce vehicle speed and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a steep gradeProvides additional braking and control on downhill grades when used in combination with the engine brake feature on the 6.7L V8 turbo diesel engine

    Standard Hill Start Assist Helps prevent rolling back on a grade by momentarily maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hillWhether heading up an incline in drive or in reverse, youre covered

    Smart Trailer Tow Connector Provides trailer connection status, lighting and trailer battery alerts/warningsAlerts/warnings are displayed in the message centre or either the 4.2" or 8" productivity screen (if equipped)Included with Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), Standard on XL F-350 and F-450 DRW, XLT and up. Optional on XL SRW

    Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep PackageAvailable on all models (Factory equipped on 4x4 models, Dealer installed on 4x2 models) Provides the necessary under-the-bed hardware to allow mounting of a fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch in the pickup bed to put more of the trailer weight over the tow vehicleFeatures five pickup bed attachment points with plugs, frame under-bed crossmember and integrated seven-pin connector

    Trailer Reverse Guidance Utilizes three cameras to provide multiple views along with steering guidance graphics to assist in backing and manoeuvring a trailer

    Included with the optional Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System

    Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System Available 360-degree camera with split-view display utilizes four cameras to provide an all-around view on 8" colour screen

    Trailer Reverse Guidance uses three cameras to provide multiple views of trailers, as well as steering guidance graphics, to assist with trailer manoeuvres while in reverseIncludes rear centre high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) camera and LED centre high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)

    Dynamic Hitch AssistIncluded within the standard rear-view camera, providing added driver convenience when hitching a trailerUses a dynamic centreline in the display to assist in guiding the truck backwardHelps better position the truck with a trailer couplerAs steering adjustments are made, the projected path is shown on the screenReduces the need for a spotter or having to get in and out of the truck to check position

    Tow Technology Bundle Available on Lariat and King Ranch Provides driver-assist technology features to improve the driver-towing experience: Adaptive steering Auto high-beam headlamps with rain-

    sensing windshield wipers Lane-keeping alert Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System

    (includes 360-degree camera with split-view display and rear centre high-mounted stop lamp [CHMSL] camera)

    (4) Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. Its always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.

    (5) Standard on F-350 DRW/F-450; optional on F-250/F-350 SRW. (6) See limited warranty for details. Ask your Dealer for details. (7) 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel.

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  • Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    For more information on any of these Ford trucks, see your Ford Dealer or visit www.ford.com.

    The 2018 Super Duty Chassis Cab F-350/F-450/F-550s are the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty Chassis Cabs ever. They reinforce the tradition of Built Ford Tough and continue to handle the most hard-line towing jobs and aggressive payloads. The purpose-built Ford powertrains help deliver excellent performance and torque. With a maximum towing capability of 31,900 lbs. for fifth-wheel trailers and 18,500 lbs. for conventional trailers, Super Duty is designed to conquer even the most challenging jobs.

    Powerful Ford 6.8L 3V SOHC V10The V10 gas powerplant gets your heavy loads moving with up to 424 lb.-ft. of torque and 288 horsepower on F-450 and F-550Its paired with a TorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission featuring a massive torque converter, beefy gear sets and a selectable Tow/Haul modeThe CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package includes hardened valves and valve seats to help ready your Super Duty for alternative-fuel upfits

    CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package Available on F-350 with 6.2L V8 Gas Engine and on F-450 and F-550 with 6.8L V10 Gas Engine.

    THE FUTURE OF HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS

    SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CABS

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  • FEATURESSeven wheelbase choices: 158"/178"/190"/208"/228"/242"/252"Six Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs): 16,000/18,000/20,500/22,000/24,000/26,000 lbs.Three Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs): 23,000/26,000/30,000 lbs. for excellent towing capabilities (7000 lbs. maximum trailer weight at 16,000-lb. GVWR)6.8L three-valve SOHC V10 gas engine (320 hp/460 lb.-ft. of torque)TorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul modePower 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for consistent, responsive braking performance19.5" steel wheels and tires included with 16,000/18,000/20,500 lbs. GVWR22.5" aluminum wheels and tires included with 22,000/24,000/26,000 lbs. GVWRHeavy-duty front track bar enhances ride and handling on all models (optional on 16,000-lb. GVWR)81" front tread width (79" on 22,000/24,000/26,000-lb. GVWRs)Designed to accommodate wide-body and slide-out type motorhomesSeven-wire trailer wiring harness with relays, blunt cut and labelled

    FORD POWER AND STRENGTH

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    CLASS A MOTORHOME CHASSISADDITIONAL FEATURESHigh-capacity front axle systemLarge-diameter stabilizer bars, front and rear, for ride control303L (80 U.S. gal.) fuel tank, aft axleHeavy-duty shock absorbersAir conditioning prep package19.5" wheels and tires optional with 22,000-lb. GVWR

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

  • BUILT FOR BUSINESS

    (1) Only available with Parcel Delivery Package.

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    FEATURESFive wheelbase choices: 158"/168"(1)/178"/190"/208"Three Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs): 16,000/19,500/22,000 lbs.Two Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs): 23,000/26,000 lbs. (7000 lbs. maximum trailer weight at 16,000-lb. GVWR)7700 lbs. maximum trailer weight with 19,500-lb. or 22,000-lb. GVWR with optional Parcel Delivery Package6.8L three-valve SOHC V10 gas engine (320hp/460lb.-ft. of torque)TorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode

    Power 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for consistent, responsive braking performance19.5" steel wheels and tires151L (40 U.S. gal.) fuel tank capacity aft of axleHeavy-duty Sachs shock absorbersSeven-wire trailer wiring harness with relays, blunt cut and labelledLow load floor height for ease of cargo loadingFront and rear stabilizer barsDrivers steering column positioned for easy ingress and egress

    ADDITIONAL FEATURESGalvanized frame available on 208" wheelbase with 19,500-lb. or 22,000-lb. GVWR and included with Parcel Delivery PackagePull-Out Ramp Prep Package available on 19,500-lb. GVWR/ 208" wheelbase

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    COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS

  • Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    MOTORHOME CUSTOMER CARE

    Customer Assistance CentreThis 24-hour, seven-days-a-week hotline was designed to serve both motorhome owners and RV Dealers. By simply calling 1-800-444-3311, the caller has access to: The nearest appropriate service location Assistance in scheduling a service appointment Service assistance for motorhome customers and RV

    Dealers in resolving Ford chassis-related concerns

    In-Dealership Service Support Over 1900 Ford Dealerships in the U.S. and Canada

    provide Class C motorhome service support Certified service technicians backed by computerized

    diagnostics and national technical hotline support Verification of available owner notification and recall

    information affecting motorhomes

    (1) 22,000-lb. GCWR requires electrical connector heat shield on all E-450 Cutaways.(2) Under normal driving conditions with routine fluid/filter changes.(3) Always wear your safety belt.(4) See your Ford Dealer for details.

    FEATURESThree wheelbase choices: 138"/158"/176"Up to 14,500 lbs. GVWR and 22,000 lbs. GCWR(1)

    Powerful 6.8L two-valve SOHC V10 engine; optional 6.2L V8 availableTorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode156,000 km scheduled tune-up interval(2)

    Out-front engine design provides spacious cab with access to living area and ease of ingress/egressTwin-I-Beam independent front suspension (with caster/camber adjustment), front stabilizer bar and gas-pressurized shock absorbers contribute to a smooth, comfortable rideDriver and front passenger airbags(3)

    4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Available CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package(4)

    Available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)Steel ladder-type truck frame with seven cross members151L (40 U.S. gal.) fuel tank (E-350; optional on E-450); 208L (55 U.S. gal.) fuel tank (E-450; optional on E-350 DRW with 11,500- or 12,500-lb. GVWR)Van-like driver position with ergonomic instrument panel and controls

    IMPRESSIVE

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    E-SERIES CLASS C MOTORHOME CHASSIS

  • FEATURESThree wheelbase choices: 138"/156"/178"Up to 10,360 lbs. GVWR and 13,500 lbs. GCWRTwo engine choices: 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 gas and 3.2L I-5 diesel6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Driver and front passenger airbags(1)

    4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Independent MacPherson strut front suspension and stabilizer barLeaf spring rear suspension with heavy-duty shock absorbersAvailable Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)Available Tow/Haul mode with Trailer Wiring Provisions95L (25 U.S. gal.) fuel tank capacityFrame rail extension adapters(1) Always wear your safety belt.

    TRANSIT

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    CLASS C MOTORHOME CHASSIS

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

  • SLIDE-IN CAMPERS

    F-SERIES PICKUP

    F-150 Heavy-Duty Payload Package (Option Code 627)Increases GVWR to 7600 lbs. on XL and 7850 lbs. on XLT and Lariat.LT245/70R17E BSW A/T tires (five) (XL)LT275/65R18C OWL A/T tires (five) (XLT/Lariat)17" silver steel heavy-duty wheels (XL)18" silver aluminum heavy-duty wheels (XLT/Lariat)Upgraded springs and auxiliary transmission oil cooler9.75" gear set with 3.73 electronic-locking rear axleAvailable on XL, XLT Base, XLT Mid and Lariat Base. Requires 5.0L V8 or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost gas engine. Trailer Tow Package required when ordered with 5.0L engine. Max Trailer Tow Package also required with 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine.

    F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty Camper Package (Option Code 471)Increased capacity front springs (2 Up [4x2] or 1 Up [4x4] upgrade over springs, computer-selected based on options ordered. Not included if maximum springs already selected.)Rear stabilizer bar (SRW)Rear auxiliary springs (F-250)

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    Slide-In Camper InstallationConsult your camper manufacturer/Dealer for details regarding proper installation of your slide-in camper.A dimensionally stable block spacer is recommended between the headboard of the pickup box and the forward edge of the camper floor. Resting the spacer on the pickup box bed helps prevent movement and contact of the fully installed camper with the pickup box headboard or tail lamp rear pillars.Note: Be sure to measure your slide-in camper before attempting to install it onto the bed of the truck. Some campers may require a platform in the bed of the truck to make sure there is adequate clearance for both the box rails and cab roof of the truck.

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    Combined weight of vehicle, camper body, occupants and cargo must not exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Heavy-Duty Payload Package (Option Code 627) required with F-150Cargo Weight Rating shown in chart is maximum allowable, assuming weight of a base vehicle with required camper option content and a 150-lb. passenger at each available seating positionRatings also assume weight of engine and standard transmission. Cargo Weight Rating shown must be further reduced by weight of transmission upgrade and any other options

    MAXIMUM CARGO WEIGHT WITH SLIDE-IN CAMPER Note: The following chart lists GVWRs and Maximum Cargo Weights (with minimum equipment) by engine for

    each approved pickup model: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost and 5.0L V8.

    GVWR (lbs.)Maximum Cargo Weight

    Rating (lbs.)

    Model Wheelbase 3.5L GTDI 5.0L 3.5L GTDI Std. 5.0L Std.

    F-150 (1)

    4x2 Reg. Cab(2) 141.1" 7600 7600 2601 26414x2 SuperCab(2) 163.7" 7600 7600 1868 18974x2 SuperCrew(2) 156.8" 7600 7600 1789 18164x4 Reg. Cab(2) 141.1" 7600 7600 2387 24084x4 SuperCab(2) 163.7" 7600 7600 1628 16524x4 SuperCrew(2) 156.8" 7600 7600 1547 15674x2 Reg. Cab(3) 141.1" 7850 7850 2833 28734x2 SuperCab(3) 163.7" 7850 7850 2100 21294x2 SuperCrew(3) 156.8" 7850 7850 2021 20484x4 Reg. Cab(3) 141.1" 7850 7850 2600 26404x4 SuperCab(3) 163.7" 7850 7850 1860 18844x4 SuperCrew(3) 156.8" 7850 7850 1779 1799

    (1) Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package option. (2) 17" tires and wheels. (3) 18" tires and wheels.

    If you intend to pull a trailer in addition to carrying your camper, see the F-Series Pickup Trailer Towing Selector charts.

    F-SERIES PICKUP/CAMPER COMBINATION SELECTOR

    F-150 Heavy-Duty Payload Package (Option Code 627)Increases GVWR to 7600 lbs. on XL and 7850 lbs. on XLT and Lariat.LT245/70R17E BSW A/T tires (five) (XL)LT275/65R18C OWL A/T tires (five) (XLT/Lariat)17" silver steel heavy-duty wheels (XL)18" silver aluminum heavy-duty wheels (XLT/Lariat)Upgraded springs and auxiliary transmission oil cooler9.75" gear set with 3.73 electronic-locking rear axle

    Available on XL (100A and 101A), XLT (300A and 301A) and Lariat (500A). Requires 5.0L V8 or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost gas engine. Trailer Tow Package required when ordered with 5.0L engine. Max Trailer Tow Package also required with 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine.

    2017 F-150 shown.

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

  • Many motorhome owners prefer the practicality of having another vehicle along when they travel. In fact, towing another vehicle behind the motorhome has become more and more popular in recent years. Furthermore, many of those who want to tow another vehicle prefer one that can be easily towed without a dolly or trailer. The car and truck models shown in the chart to the left can be towed with all four wheels down. For safe operation, towed vehicles (or dollies or trailers carrying them) should be equipped with a separate functional brake system. See pages 33 and 41 for additional brake information.Note: Some aftermarket camper centres offer kits that may allow vehicles with automatic transmissions to be flat-towed. Check your new vehicle Warranty Guide, as this could void the warranty of your vehicle.

    FOUR-WHEEL-DOWN AVAILABILITY

    Individual vehicles have different restrictions and towing procedures. Contact your Dealer for complete details. For safe operation, towed vehicles (or dollies or trailers carrying them) should be equipped with a separate functional brake system.

    FOUR- WHEEL-DOWN TOWING

    (1) Maximum speed is 112 km/h (70 mph). (2) Transmission must be in Neutral during four-wheel-down towing

    (ignition must be ON before shifting into Neutral; see Owner Guide). (3) All-wheel-drive/Intelligent 4WD vehicles cannot be towed on a dolly. (4) Maximum speed with automatic transmission is 104 km/h (65 mph). (5) Start the engine and allow it to run for five (5) minutes at the

    beginning of each day and every six (6) hours thereafter. (6) For electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case vehicles, place transmission

    in Neutral position and both front hub locks in AUTO position. Engage the four-wheel-down towing feature (Neutral Tow mode) by placing your foot on the brake and shift between 2H and 4L, 5 times within 10seconds refer to Owner Guide. For manual shift transfer case vehicles, transmission in Neutral, manual transfer case shifted into Neutral, both front hub locks in FREE position refer to Owner Guide. Not for use on 4x2 vehicles.

    (7) Maximum speed with hybrid transmission is 112 km/h (70 mph). (8) Select Neutral Tow mode refer to Owner Guide. (9) Place the transfer case and transmission in the Neutral position and

    engage the four-wheel-down towing feature. See Owner Guide.(10) Start the engine and allow it to run for one (1) minute at the beginning

    of each day and every six (6) hours thereafter. (11) Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (12) Requires optional Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package with 2-speed

    transfer case.

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    2018 Ford CarsManual

    TransmissionAutomatic

    TransmissionFiesta Yes(1) Yes(1)(2)(11)Fiesta ST No Focus 1.0L EcoBoost No NoFocus 2.0L Yes(1) Yes(1)(2)(11)Focus ST No Focus RS No Mustang No NoShelby GT350/GT350R No Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost/2.0L EcoBoost/2.5L

    No

    Fusion 2.7L EcoBoost Yes(3)(4)(5)(8)Taurus 3.5L/3.5L EcoBoost Yes(3)(4)(5)2018 Ford Electrified VehiclesFocus Electric NoFusion Hybrid Yes(7)(10)Fusion Energi Yes(7)(10)C-MAX Hybrid Yes(7)(10)2018 Ford CUVs/SUVsTransit Connect NoEcoSport NoEscape NoEdge 2.0L EcoBoost NoEdge 3.5L/2.7L EcoBoost Yes(3)(4)(5)(11)Flex Yes(3)(4)(5)(11)Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost NoExplorer 3.5L/3.5L EcoBoost Yes(3)(4)(5)(11)Expedition/Expedition MAX 4x4 Yes(9)2018 Ford TrucksF-150 4x2 NoF-150 4x4 Yes(6)F-250/350/450/550 Super Duty 4x2 NoF-250/350/450/550 Super Duty 4x4 Yes(6)E-Series Cutaway/Stripped Chassis NoTransit No2018 Lincoln CarsMKZ Turbocharged 2.0L NoMKZ Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L Yes(3)(4)(5)(8)Continental 3.7L/2.7L Twin-Turbocharged

    No

    Continental Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L Yes(3)(4)(5)(8)2018 Lincoln Electrified VehiclesMKZ Hybrid Yes(7)(8)(10)2018 Lincoln UtilitiesMKC NoMKX Yes (3)(4)(5)(8)MKT Yes(3)(4)(5)(11)Navigator/Navigator L 4x4 Yes(9)(12)

  • TOW-DOLLY AVAILABILITY2018 Ford Vehicles FWD RWD AWD/4WDFiesta/Fiesta ST Yes N/A N/AFocus/Focus ST Yes N/A N/AFocus RS N/A N/A NoFocus Electric Yes N/A N/AMustang N/A No N/AFusion Yes N/A NoFusion Hybrid Yes N/A N/AFusion Energi Yes N/A N/ATaurus Yes N/A NoTransit Connect Yes N/A N/AC-MAX Hybrid Yes N/A N/AEdge Yes N/A NoFlex Yes N/A NoEcoSport Yes N/A NoEscape Yes N/A NoExplorer Yes N/A NoExpedition N/A N/A NoF-150 N/A No NoSuper Duty Pickup/Chassis Cab N/A No NoE-Series Cutaway/Stripped Chassis N/A No N/ATransit N/A No N/A2018 Lincoln VehiclesContinental N/A N/A NoMKT N/A N/A NoMKX N/A N/A NoMKC N/A N/A NoMKZ N/A N/A NoMKZ Hybrid Yes N/A N/ANavigator N/A N/A No

    N/A Not Applicable.

    TOW-DOLLY FLEXIBILITY

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    Tow-dollies allow you to tow your vehicle behind a RV or motorhome if you are unable to four-wheel-down your car, truck or SUV. Tow-dollies work by letting the front two wheels of the vehicle rest on it while the back two wheels stay on the ground. They are not as long as the traditional trailers, which makes turning corners much easier.

    Before using the tow-dolly there are a few things you must know. Read the manufacturers instructions that came with the tow-dolly before towing, loading or unloading the dolly. Attach the appropriate trailer hitch and drawbar hardware to the vehicle for the tow-dolly. Attach the dolly to the drawbar. The dolly should be completely secure and on level ground before the vehicle to be towed is put on or taken off the dolly. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly with its front wheels. Secure the vehicle to the tow-dolly according to the manufacturers instructions. Follow the instructions for attaching and connecting the auxiliary lights to the back of the vehicle being towed. Test the auxiliary lights to make sure that the turn signals, stop lamps, and running lights work properly.

  • It is essential that your vehicle includes any optional equipment needed to best perform its expected towing tasks.

    REQUIRED Equipment Includes items that must be installed.* Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty (see your Dealer for a copy) may be voided if you tow without them. * Check with your Dealer for additional

    requirements, restrictions and limited warranty details.

    Transit ConnectFor trailers over 1500 lbs. Class I Trailer Tow Package.EdgeFor trailers over 1500 lbs. with 2.0L EcoBoost engine and for trailers over 2000 lbs. with 3.5L V6 ClassII Trailer Tow Package.

    MKXFor trailers over 2000 lbs. Class II Trailer Tow Package.Escape/MKCFor trailers over 2000 lbs. Class II Trailer Tow Package.ExplorerFor trailers over 2000 lbs. and under 3000 lbs. with 2.3L EcoBoost engine Class II Trailer Tow Package For trailers over 2000 lbs. and under 5000 pounds with 3.5L and 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engines Class III Trailer Tow Package.Flex/MKTFor trailers over 2000 lbs. Class III Trailer Tow Package.

    Expedition/ NavigatorFor trailers over 6000 lbs. (Expedition) and for trailers over 6200 lbs. (Navigator) Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.TransitFor trailers over 5000 lbs. Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.F-150 For trailers over 5000 lbs. Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package

    F-450/F-550 Chassis CabFor 40,000-lb. GCWR on F-550; 35,000-lb. GCWR on F-450 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package.

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in square metres, multiply square feet by .09; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    RECOMMENDED Equipment (where not required)Includes items that can make towing easier, and are strongly recommended for strenuous towing conditions.A weight-carrying hitch is recommended for all vehicles towing trailers less than 5000 lbs.

    TOWING EQUIPMENT

    For a listing of all CUV/SUV/truck standard and optional towing equipment, see chart on the next page.

    Vehicle Line Frontal Area Limitations/

    Considerations WithTaurus 12 sq. ft. All Applications Except Taurus SHOContinental 12 sq. ft. All ApplicationsMKZ 12 sq. ft. All Applications Except HybridFusion 12 sq. ft. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine

    20 sq. ft. 2.5L I-4 Engine, 1.5L EcoBoost I-4 Engine and 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 EngineTransit Connect 20 sq. ft. All ApplicationsEcoSport 20 sq. ft. All ApplicationsEdge/MKX Base Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.) Without Class II Trailer Tow Package

    30 sq. ft. With Class II Trailer Tow PackageEscape/MKC Base Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.) Without Class II Trailer Tow Package

    30 sq. ft. With Class II Trailer Tow PackageFlex/MKT Base Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.) Without Class III Trailer Tow Package

    40 sq. ft. With Class III Trailer Tow PackageExplorer Base Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.) Without Class II or Class III Trailer Tow Package

    30 sq. ft. With Class II Trailer Tow Package40 sq. ft. With Class III Trailer Tow Package

    Expedition/Navigator Base Vehicle Frontal Area (36 sq. ft.) Without Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package60 sq. ft. With Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

    Transit 55 sq. ft. All ApplicationsE-Series Cutaway 60 sq. ft. All ApplicationsF-150 Base Vehicle Frontal Area (36.6

    sq. ft.)Without Trailer Tow Package or Payload Package

    55 sq. ft. Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and Trailer Towing Ratings Between 5001 and 7700 lbs.

    60 sq. ft. Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and Trailer Towing Ratings 7701 lbs. and greater

    75 sq. ft. All fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications with Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package

    F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 Super Duty

    75 sq. ft. All fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications

    FRONTAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS

    Note: Mustang, Fusion, MKZ, Escape, MKC, Edge, MKX, Flex, MKT, Continental, Transit Connect, Transit, F-150 and Super Duty calculated with SAE J2807 method.

    is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air resistance. The chart shows the maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered for a vehicle/trailer combination. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.

    Frontal Area

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  • Super DutyChassis Cab

    (Fih-Wheel)

    F-150 Pickup

    (5th-Wheel)

    Navigator

    31,90021,000 18,500 13,200 12,100 8300 7500 50005100 4500 3500 3000

    TransitCargo Van

    TransitPassenger

    Wagon

    Explorer FlexMKT

    EscapeEdge MKX

    MKCSuper DutyPickup

    (Conventional)

    Super DutyChassis Cab

    (Conventional)

    F-150 Pickup

    (Conventional)

    FusionTransit Connect

    EcoSport

    Super DutyPickup

    (Fih-Wheel)

    27,500

    Super DutyPickup

    (Gooseneck)

    34,000

    Expedition

    93002000 1000

    MustangTaurus

    Continental MKZ

    (1) Available with 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost I-4 only. Available as Dealer accessory with 2.5L I-4 engine. (2) Blade-style female connector including relay system for backup/B+/running lights. (3) Not included if Trailer Brake Controller is ordered. (4) In-cab, no controller (SRW). (5) MKC only. (6) Not included with EcoBoost engine. (7) F-350 DRW/F-450 only. (8) Requires 6.7L diesel engine. (9) Polished (Platinum). (10) Requires 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine. (11) Requires 3.5L V6 engine. (12) Not included on XL 100A. (13) Available with 1.5L EcoBoost I-4 only. (14) Escape 2.0L I-4 only. (15) 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engines only. (16) 4x4 only. (17) Not available on 3.3L V6 engine. (18) XL Model. (19) XLT Model.

    Notes: Content may vary depending on model, trim and/or powertrain. See your Dealer for specific content information

    Trailer Towing Package recommended for all light trucks that will be used for towing to help ensure easy, proper connection of trailer lights

    UTILITY/TRUCK TOWING EQUIPMENT AND TRAILER TOWING PACKAGES

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    Maximum trailer weights in pounds for properly equipped vehicles with no cargo

    Model(Option Code)

    Transit Connect

    Van/Wagon(53T)

    Edge/MKX

    (53G)

    Flex/MKT

    (53G)EcoSport

    (Std.)Escape

    (534)(13)

    Escape/MKC

    (536)(1)Explorer(52R)(10)

    Explorer(52T)(11)

    Expedition/Navigator

    (Std.)

    Expedition/Navigator(536)(16)

    Transit(53B)

    F-150(Std.)

    F-150 Raptor(Std.)

    F-150(53B)

    F-150(53A)

    F-150(53C)

    F-250/ F-350/F-450 Super Duty

    Pickup(Std.)

    F-250 Super Duty

    Pickup(8)(535)

    F-350/ F-450/F-550 Chassis Cab

    (Std.)

    F-350/ F-450/F-550

    Super Duty Chassis Cab(531)(3)(18)(19)

    F-450/ F-550

    Super Duty Chassis Cab

    (535)7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector X X X / X (Std.)/(Std.) X(2) X X X X X (Std.) 7-Wire Harness (Blunt Cut) with Relays / / X (Std.) (Std.)Trailer Wiring Harness (4-Pin) X X X X X / / X Trailer Wiring Provision X / / X Hitch Receiver (See chart on page 37) X X X X X X X X / X (Std.)/(Std.) X X X X X X (Std.) Aux. Auto Trans. Oil Cooler X(14) / / X Radiator Upgrade / X / X X(15) X(15) Higher-Power Cooling Fans(17) / / Smart Trailer Tow Connector / X /(Std.) X X X X X(7) Electronic Traction Assist (eLSD) / X / X Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar / / X X X Trailer Brake Wiring/Feed Kit / / X(4) X X(3)

    Aluminum Wheels / / X(9) Upgraded Rear Axle / X / X X X(7) X XIncreased GCW (6.7L) / / X(7) X XUpgraded Rear Bumper / / X Rear Stabilizer Bar / / X (Std.) (Std.)Tow/Haul Mode / / X X (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) (Std.)2-Speed Automatic 4WD / X / X Electric Brake Controller Tap-In Cap. / / X Trailer Brake Controller / X / X X X(7) (Std.) Trailer Sway Control X X X X (Std.) (Std.) X / X (Std.)/(Std.) X (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) X (Std.) X (Std.) (Std.)Engine Oil Cooler X(6) X / / X(17) X (Std.) (Std.) (Std.) Paddle Shifters X(14) / / 110V/150W Power Outlet X(5) / / Tailgate LED / / X(12) Pro Trailer Backup Assist / X / X X(12) X(12) 136L (36 U.S. gal.) Fuel Tank / /

  • Select the F-Series cab design and drive system (4x2 or 4x4) you prefer. (See pages 1827.) Read down the column to find the trailer weight that can be towed with engine/axle ratio combinations listed. GCWR column shows maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle, trailer and cargo (including passengers) for each engine/axle ratio combination. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight assumes a towing vehicle with any mandatory options, no cargo, tongue load of 10 per cent (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15 per cent (fifth-wheel trailer) and driver and passenger (150 lbs. each). Weight of additional options, passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight. Also check Required and Recommended Equipment on page 15.

    F-150 AND SUPER DUTY

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  • F-150 CONVENTIONAL TOWING(1)(2) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

    3.3L PFDI V6 3.55 9500 5100 9600 5000 9700 5000 9800 5000 9900 5000

    3.73 12,100 7700 12,200 7600 7500 7400 7400 12,300 7400 12,500 7400 12,600 7400

    5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.15 13,000 8300 13,900 9100 14,200 9200 9100 9100 14,300 9200

    3.31 13,000 8300 13,200 8300 13,900 9100 14,100 9100 14,200 9200 9100 9100 14,300 9200 9100 9000 14,400 9000 9100

    3.55 13,200 8300 13,800 9100 14,100 9100 14,400 9100 9100 14,500 9100 910014,900 10,100 15,200 10,200 10,100 10,100 15,300 10,200

    3.73 14,600 9700

    16,000(3) 11,100(4)/

    11,000(5)

    16,100(3) 10,900(4) 16,200 11,100 10,900

    16,200(3) 11,000(5) 11,000(4)/

    10,900(5) 10,700(4)(5) 10,900(4)(5) 10,600(4)(5)

    16,500 11,300 16,600 11,200 16,900 11,600

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    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 37 for additional information. (3) Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (4) Includes 17" tires and wheels. (5) Includes 18" tires and wheels.Notes: Do not exceed trailer weight of 5100 lbs. when towing with bumper only Trailer tongue load weight should be 10 per cent of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of

    passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label

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    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    F-150 CONVENTIONAL TOWING(1)(2) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

    2.7L GTDI V6 3.15/3.31 12,200 7600 12,300 7600 12,600 7700 7500 12,700 7700 7600

    3.55 12,500 7600 12,600 7600 12,800 7600 12,900 7600

    3.73 13,100 8500 13,200 8500 13,300 8500(3) 8400 8300 8400/

    8300(3)8200 8100 8300/

    8200(3)8200 8000

    14,100 9000(3) 9000(3) 9000(3) 14,300 9000(3) 9000(3)

    3.5L GTDI V6 3.15 15,500 10,700 15,800 10,700 10,600/

    10,400(8)

    15,900 10,700 10,700 3.31 15,800 10,700

    16,000 10,700 16,100 10,700/

    10,400(8)10,700

    16,200 10,700 3.55 15,500 10,700

    15,800 10,700 10,700 10,600 15,900 10,700 10,700 16,000 10,700 16,100 10,700 10,70016,200 10,700

    16,600(8) 11,200 16,700(8) 10,900 17,000(7) 12,100 17,100(7) 12,000 12,000 11,900 11,800 11,600 17,900(7) 12,700(11) 18,100(7) 12,700(11) 18,400(7) 13,200(11) 13,000(11)

    3.73 17,000(4)(7) 11,800(5) 11,400(5)

    17,100(4)(7) 12,100(5)(6) 11,900(6) 11,900(5)/

    11,800(6) 11,600(5)(6) 11,800

    (5)/ 11,700(6) 11,500

    (6)

    4.10 12,000(9) 6000(10) 14,500(9) 8000

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    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. (3) Requires 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (4) Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (5) Includes 17" tires and wheels. (6) Includes 18" tires and wheels. (7) Requires Max Trailer Tow Package. (8) Limited model only. (9) Ford Raptor model. (10) 133" wheelbase. (11) Requires 20" tires and wheels.Notes: Do not exceed trailer weight of 5100 lbs. when towing with bumper only

    Trailer tongue load weight should be 10 per cent of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label

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    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    F-150 CONVENTIONAL TOWING(1)(2) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

    3.3L PFDI V6 3.55 9500 5100 9600 5000 9700 5000 9800 5000 9900 5000

    3.73 12,100 7700 12,200 7600 7500 7400 7400 12,300 7400 12,500 7400 12,600 7400

    5.0L 4-Valve V8

    3.15 13,000 8300 13,900 9100 14,200 9200 9100 9100 14,300 9200

    3.31 13,000 8300 13,200 8300 13,900 9100 14,100 9100 14,200 9200 9100 9100 14,300 9200 9100 9000 14,400 9000 9100

    3.55 13,200 8300 13,800 9100 14,100 9100 14,400 9100 9100 14,500 9100 910014,900 10,100 15,200 10,200 10,100 10,100 15,300 10,200

    3.73 14,600 9700

    16,000(3) 11,100(4)/

    11,000(5) 10,900(4)

    16,100(3) 10,900(4) 16,200 11,100 10,900

    16,200(3) 11,000(5) 11,000(4)/

    10,900(5) 10,700(4)(5)

    11,200 10,900(4)(5) 10,600(4)(5)

    16,500 11,300 16,600 11,200 16,900 11,600

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. (3) Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (4) Includes 17" tires and wheels. (5) Includes 18" tires and wheels.Notes: Do not exceed trailer weight of 5100 lbs. when towing with bumper only

    Trailer tongue load weight should be 10 per cent of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label

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    TRAILER TOWING SELECTORF-150 FIFTH-WHEEL TOWING(1)(2) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4122" WB 141" WB 122" WB 141" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 164" WB 145" WB 157" WB 145" WB 157" WB

    2.7L GTDI V6 3.15/3.31 12,200 7500 12,300 7500 12,600 7600 7400 12,700 7600 7500

    3.55 12,500 7500 12,600 7500 12,800 7400 12,900 7500

    3.73 13,100 8400 13,200 8400

    13,300 8400(3) 8300 8200 8200/ 8200(3) 7900 7900 7700/ 8100(3) 8100 7500

    14,100 8900(3) 8900(3) 8900(3) 14,300 8900(3) 8900(3)

    3.5L GTDI V6 3.15 15,500 10,600

    15,800 10,600 10,200/ 8,300(8)

    15,900 10,600 10,600 3.31 15,800 10,600

    16,000 10,600

    16,100 10,200/ 6500(8) 10,300

    16,200 10,100 3.55 15,500 10,600

    15,800 10,600 10,600 10,200 15,900 10,600 10,600 16,000 10,600 16,100 10,200 10,30016,200 10,100

    16,600(8) 8300 16,700(8) 6500 17,000(7) 12,100 17,100(7) 11,900 10,800 11,800 10,700 10,100 17,900(7) 10,200(9) 18,100(7) 10,200(9) 18,400(7) 11,500(9) 10,300(9)

    3.73 17,000(4)(7) 11,700(5) 11,300(5)

    17,100(4)(7) 12,000(5)(6) 11,800(6) 11,800(5)/

    11,700(6) 11,500(5)(6) 11,700

    (5)/ 11,600(6) 11,400

    (6)

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Vehicles equipped with 5.5' box will accept a fifth-wheel hitch, but current fifth-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model (145" wb. SuperCrew). (3) Requires 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (4) Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (5) Includes 17" tires and wheels. (6) Includes 18" tires and wheels. (7) Requires Max Trailer Tow Package. (8) Limited model only. (9) Requires 20" tires and wheels.Note: Trailer king pin load weight should be 15 per cent of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer king pin load weight and weight

    of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

  • Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 148" WB 4x4 148" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 160" WB 4x4 160" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 176" WB8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 8' Box

    Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max WtCarrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring

    6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,000 13,300 12,900 12,900 13,000 13,000 12,600 12,600 12,900 12,900 12,500 12,500 12,900 12,900 12,500 12,500 12,700 12,700 12,300 12,3004.30 22,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,800 14,800

    6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

    3.31 20,600(2) 12,500 12,500

    21,300 13,200 13,200

    21,900(2) 14,100 14,100

    22,000(2) 14,200 14,200

    22,500 14,000(1) 14,800(1) 14,700 14,700

    22,700 14,900 14,900

    22,800(2) 15,000 15,000

    23,100 14,000 15,000

    23,500 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

    25,200(3) 15,000 15,000

    25,700(3) 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 18,000 18,000 17,500 17,500

    3.55 20,600(2) 12,500 12,500

    21,300 13,200 13,200

    21,900(2) 14,100 14,100

    22,000(2) 14,200 14,200

    22,500 14,000(1) 14,800(1) 14,700 14,700

    22,700 14,900 14,900

    22,800(2) 15,000 15,000

    23,100 14,000 15,000

    23,500 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

    25,200(3) 15,000 15,000

    25,700(3) 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 18,000 18,000 17,500 17,500

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Optional 9900-lb. GVWR Package (68D). (3) Requires Trailer Tow Package.Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight should be 10 per cent (15 per cent for fifth-wheel towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

    weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

    F-250 SRW SUPER DUTY PICKUPS CONVENTIONAL TOWING(1)

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  • Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB SUPERCREW

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 148" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 148" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 160" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 160" WB 4x4 176" WB8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box

    6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,200 12,800 13,000 12,900 12,600 12,500 12,900 12,600 12,500 12,2004.30 22,000 15,700 15,300 15,500 15,400 15,100 15,000 15,400 15,100 15,000 14,700

    6.7L V8Turbo Diesel

    3.31 20,600 12,20020,900(2) 12,200

    21,300 12,90021,900 14,100 22,000 14,000

    22,200(2) 14,000 22,400(2) 13,900 22,500 14,800 14,700 22,700 14,700 22,800 15,000

    22,900(2) 14,700 23,100 15,400 15,000(2) 23,500 16,400 16,000 16,200 16,000 16,000 15,700

    24,000(2) 16,400 24,100(2) 16,500 24,400(2) 16,400 24,700(2) 17,300 25,700(2) 18,500(3)

    3.55 20,600 12,20020,900(2) 12,200

    21,300 12,90021,900 14,100 22,000 14,000

    22,200(2) 14,000 22,400(2) 13,900 22,500 14,800 14,700 22,700 14,700 22,800 15,000

    22,900(2) 14,700 23,100 15,400 15,000(2) 23,500 16,400 16,000 16,200 16,000 16,000 15,700

    24,000(2) 16,400 24,100(2) 16,500 24,400(2) 16,400 24,700(2) 17,300 25,700(2) 18,500(3)

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    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Requires Trailer Tow Package. (3) Gooseneck tow rating shown. Fifth-wheel tow rating limited to fifth-wheel hitch rating of 18,000 lbs.Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight should be 10 per cent (15 per cent for fifth-wheel towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

    weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

  • Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 148" WB 4x4 148" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 160" WB 4x4 160" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 176" WB8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 8' Box

    Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max WtCarrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring

    6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,000 13,100/ 13,000(2)

    12,600 12,600 12,800 12,800 12,400 12,400 12,700 12,700 12,300 12,300 12,700/ 12,600(2)

    12,700/ 12,600(2)

    12,300/ 12,200(2)(3)

    12,300/ 12,200(2)(3)

    12,500/ 12,400(2)

    12,500/ 12,400(2)

    12,000 12,000

    4.30 23,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 13,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,0006.7L V8Turbo Diesel

    3.31 20,200(4) 12,000 12,000 21,600(4) 13,600 13,600

    21,900(4) 14,000 14,000 22,500(4) 14,000 14,700 22,600(4) 14,800 14,800 23,000(4) 14,000 15,000 23,900(4) 15,000 15,000 24,200(4) 15,000 15,000 24,900(4) 14,000 15,000 26,000(4) 14,000 15,000

    28,200 18,000 18,00028,400 18,000 18,000 28,600 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 28,700 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000(2) 15,000(2) 15,000(2)(3) 15,000(2)(3) 18,000(2) 18,000(2) 18,000(2)(3) 18,000(2)(3)

    3.55 20,200(4) 12,000 12,000 21,600(4) 13,600 13,600 21,900(4) 14,000 14,000 22,500(4) 14,000 14,700 22,600(4) 14,800 14,800 23,000(4) 14,000 15,000 23,900(4) 15,000 15,000 24,200(4) 15,000 15,000 24,900(4) 14,000 15,000 26,000(4) 14,000 15,000

    28,200 18,000 18,00028,400 18,000 18,000 28,600 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 28,700 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 14,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000(2) 15,000(2) 15,000(2)(3) 15,000(2)(3) 18,000(2) 18,000(2) 18,000(2)(3) 18,000(2)(3)

    F-350 SRW SUPER DUTY PICKUPS CONVENTIONAL TOWING(1)

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    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) 18" Tires. (3) 20" Tires. (4) Optional 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D).Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight should be 10 per cent (15 per cent for fifth-wheel towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

    weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

  • Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

    Engine Axle Ratio

    GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 148" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 148" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 160" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 160" WB 4x4 176" WB8' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box 6-3/4' Box 8' Box

    6.2L V8 3.73 19,500 13,000 12,600/12,500(2) 12,800/12,700(2) 12,700/12,600(2) 12,400/12,300(2)(3) 12,300/12,200(2)(3) 12,600 12,400 12,200 12,000/11,900(2)(3)

    4.30 23,000 16,500 16,100/16,000(2) 16,300/16,200(2) 16,200/16,100(2) 15,900/15,800(2)(3) 15,800/15,700(2)(3) 16,100 15,900 15,700 15,500/15,400(2)(3)

    6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

    3.31 20,200(4) 12,000 21,600(4) 13,600 21,900(4) 13,900 22,500(4) 14,700 22,600(4) 14,800 23,000(4) 15,400 23,900(4) 16,300 24,200(4) 16,600 24,900(4) 17,500 26,000(4) 18,800(5)

    28,200 20,000(5)(6)

    28,400 20,600(5)(6) 28,600 21,000(5)(6) 20,600(5)(6)

    28,700 21,500(5)(6)/

    21,400(2)(5)21,100(5)(6)/

    21,000(2)(3)(5)21,300(5)(6)/21,200(2)(5) 21,100

    (2)(5)(6) 20,900(5)(6)/20,800(2)(3)(5) 20,700

    (2)(3)(5)(6) 21,000(2)(5) 20,800(2)(5)(6) 20,600(2)(3)(5) 20,400(2)(3)(5)

    3.55 20,200(4) 12,000 21,600(4) 13,600 21,900(4) 13,900 22,500(4) 14,700 22,600(4) 14,800 23,000(4) 15,400 23,900(4) 16,300 24,200(4) 16,600 24,900(4) 17,500 26,000(4) 18,800(5)

    28,200 20,000(5)(6)

    28,400 20,600(5)(6) 28,600 21,000(5)(6) 20,600(5)(6)

    28,700 21,500(5)(6)/

    21,400(2)(5)21,100(5)(6)/

    21,000(2)(3)(5)21,300(5)(6)/21,200(2)(5) 21,100

    (2)(5)(6) 20,900(5)(6)/20,800(2)(3)(5) 20,700

    (2)(3)(5)(6) 21,000(2)(5) 20,800(2)(5)(6) 20,600(2)(3)(5) 20,400(2)(3)(5)

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) 18" Tires. (3) 20" Tires. (4) Optional 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). (5) Gooseneck tow rating shown. Fifth-wheel tow rating limited to fifth-wheel hitch rating of 18,000 lbs. (6) 17" Tires.Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight should be 10 per cent (15 per cent for fifth-wheel towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

    weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

    F-350 SRW SUPER DUTY PICKUPS FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING(1)

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  • Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CABF-350 F-350 F-350 F-450

    Engine Axle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4x2 142" WB 4x4 142" WB 4x2 164" WB 4x4 164" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 176" WB 4x2 176" WB 4x4 176" WB8' Box 8' Box 8' Box 8' Box 8' Box 8' Box 8' Box 8' Box

    Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max Wt Max WtCarrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring Carrying Distring

    6.2L V8 3.73 20,000 13,200 13,200 12,700 12,700 12,700 12,700 12,300 12,300 12,500 12,500 12,100 12,100

    4.30 23,500 16,700 16,700 16,200 16,200 16,200 16,200 15,800 15,800 16,000 16,000 15,600 15,600 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

    3.55 36,000 18,000 21,000 18,000 20,000 18,000 21,000 19,000 21,000 19,000 21,000 21,000 21,000 4.10 40,000 18,000 21,000 18,000 20,000 18,000 21,000 19,000 21,000 19,000 21,000 21,000 21,000

    4.30 41,700 21,000 21,00042,800 21,000 21,000

    F-350/450 DRW SUPER DUTY PICKUPS FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TOWING(1)

    6.2L V8 3.73 20,000 13,100 12,700 12,700 12,300 12,500 12,000 4.30 23,500 16,600 16,200 16,200 15,800 16,000 15,500

    6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

    3.55 36,000 28,400(2) 27,900(2) 28,000(2) 27,600(2) 27,700(2) 27,300 4.10 40,000 32,000(2) 31,900(2) 32,000(2) 31,600(2) 31,700(2) 31,300(2) 4.30 41,700 32,500(2)

    42,800 34,000(2)

    F-350/450 DRW SUPER DUTY PICKUPS CONVENTIONAL TOWING(1)

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    Tailgate Clearance Considerations When Towing a fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer*Note: Vehicles with other configurations may

    have varying tailgate heights.*Raptor fifth-wheel towing is not recommended.**Distance from ground to top of closed tailgate.

    Model F-150 F-250 F-350 SRW F-350 DRW F-450 DRWMax. Tailgate Height** 58.3 inches 59.8 inches 59.6 inches 58.7 inches 58.0 inches

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Gooseneck tow rating shown. Fifth-wheel tow rating limited to fifth-wheel hitch rating of 27,500 lbs.Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight should be 10 per cent (15 per cent for fifth-wheel towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

    weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

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    F-350/F-450/F-550 SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CABS CONVENTIONAL TOWING (1)(2)(3)Trailer weights shown assume 400-lb.800-lb. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    Automatic Transmission REGULAR CAB SUPERCAB CREW CAB

    Engine Axle Ratio

    GCWR (lbs.)

    F-350 4x2

    SRW

    F-350 4x4

    SRW

    F-350 4x2

    DRW

    F-350 4x4

    DRW

    F-450 4x2

    DRW

    F-450 4x4

    DRW

    F-550 4x2

    DRW

    F-550 4x4

    DRW

    F-350 4x2

    SRW

    F-350 4x4

    SRW

    F-350 4x2

    DRW

    F-350 4x4

    DRW

    F-450 4x2

    DRW

    F-450 4x4

    DRW

    F-550 4x2

    DRW

    F-550 4x4

    DRW

    F-350 4x2

    SRW

    F-350 4x4

    SRW

    F-350 4x2

    DRW

    F-350 4x4

    DRW

    F-450 4x2

    DRW

    F-450 4x4

    DRW

    F-550 4x2

    DRW

    F-550 4x4

    DRW6.2L SOHC V8

    3.73 19,500 13,200/ 13,100(4) 12,700 12,900/ 12,800(4) 12,400 12,600

    12,200/ 12,100(4)

    20,000 13,300 12,900 12,900 12,500 12,800 12,400 4.30 23,000 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500

    23,500 16,800 16,400 16,400 16,000 16,300 15,900 6.8L SOHC V10

    4.8828,000 17,500 17,500 18,500 18,500 17,500 17,500 18,500 18,500 17,500 17,500 18,500 18,500

    6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

    3.73 26,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 31,000 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500

    4.10 32,000 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 18,500 18,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 18,500 18,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 18,500 18,5004.30 34,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500

    35,000 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,5004.88 32,000 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

    40,000(5) 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500 18,500

    F-350/F-450/F-550 SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CABS FIFTH-WHEEL TOWING(1)6.2L SOHC V8

    3.73 19,500 13,100 12,700/ 12,600(4) 12,80012,400/ 12,300(4)

    12,600/ 12,500(4)

    12,200/ 12,100(4)

    20,000 13,200 12,800 12,900 12,500 12,700 12,300 4.30 23,000 16,600 16,200/ 16,100(4) 16,300

    15,900/ 15,800(4)

    16,100/ 16,000(4)

    15,700/ 15,600(4)

    23,500 16,700 16,300 16,400 16,000 16,200 15,800 6.2L SOHC V10

    28,000 20,600 20,300 20,600 20,300 20,300 20,000 20,300 20,000 20,200 19,900 20,200 19,900

    6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

    3.73 26,500 18,000/ 19,200(4)15,100/ 18,700(4)

    15,700/ 18,800(4)

    12,800/ 18,400(4)

    14,100/ 18,600(4)

    11,300/ 18,200(4)

    31,000 23,500 23,100 23,100 22,700 23,000 22,600 4.10 32,000 24,500 24,100 23,900 23,600 23,900 23,600 24,100 23,700 23,600 23,200 23,600 23,200 24,000 23,600 23,400 23,100 23,400 23,1004.30 34,500 26,400 26,100 26,100 25,700 25,900 25,600

    35,000 26,900 26,600 26,600 26,200 26,400 26,1004.88 32,000 23,900 23,500 23,500 23,200 23,600 23,100

    40,000(5) 31,900 31,500 31,500 31,200 31,600 31,100

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. (3) Super Duty Chassis Cab does not offer a conventional hitch receiver as a factory-installed option. (4) 18" Tires. (5) Available with High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package only.Note: Trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight should be 10 per cent (15 per cent for fifth-wheel towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option

    weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for fifth-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

  • GVWR GCWR Trailer Weight16,000 lbs. 23,000 lbs. 7000 lbs.18,000 lbs. 23,000 lbs. 5000 lbs.20,500 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 5500 lbs.22,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 4000 lbs.24,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs. 6000 lbs.26,000 lbs. 30,000 lbs. 4000 lbs.

    Note: Towing vehicles braking system is rated for operation at GVWR NOT GCWR. See page 33 for more details.

    SUPER DUTY Class A Motorhome Chassis

    GVWR GCWR Trailer Weight16,000 lbs. 23,000 lbs. 7000 lbs.19,500 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 6500 lbs.19,500 lbs. 27,200 lbs. 7700 lbs.(1)

    22,000 lbs. 26,000 lbs. 4000 lbs.22,000 lbs. 29,700 lbs. 7700 lbs.(1)

    (1) Requires Parcel Delivery Package option.Note: Towing vehicles braking system is rated for operation at GVWR

    NOT GCWR. See page 33 for more details.

    SUPER DUTY Commercial Stripped Chassis

    F-650/F-750 SUPER DUTY Chassis CabsDiesel Engine

    Note: Combined weight of vehicle and trailer cannot exceed listed GCWR.

    Gas Engine

    E-SERIES Cutaway and Stripped ChassisMaximum Trailer Weight = GCWR Vehicle GVW or 10,000 pounds, whichever is less.

    E-350 Super Duty Cutaway SRW GCWRs: 6.2L V8/6R140 13,000 lbs. 6.8L V10/6R140 18,500 lbs.

    E-350 Super Duty Cutaway DRW GCWRs: 6.2L V8/6R140 17,000 lbs. 6.8L V10/6R140 18,500 lbs.

    E-450 Super Duty Cutaway GCWRs: 6.2L V8/6R140 18,000 lbs. 6.8L V10/6R140 22,000 lbs.

    E-350 Super Duty Stripped Chassis GCWRs: 6.2L V8/6R140 17,000 lbs. 6.8L V10/6R140 18,500 lbs.

    E-450 Super Duty Stripped Chassis GCWRs: 6.2L V8/6R140 18,000 lbs. 6.8L V10/6R140 22,000 lbs.

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    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

    Model GVWR GCWRF-650 Pro Loader (Kick-Up Frame) 20,50026,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.F-650 (Straight Frame) 25,60029,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.F-750 (Straight Frame) 30,20037,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.F-650 Tractor 27,50029,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.F-750 Tractor 30,20037,000 lbs. 50,000 lbs.

    Model GVWR GCWRF-650 Pro Loader (Kick-Up Frame) 22,00026,000 lbs. 37,000 lbs.F-650 (Straight Frame) 25,60029,000 lbs. 37,000 lbs.F-750 (Straight Frame) 30,20033,000 lbs. 37,000 lbs.

  • Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

    Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)(2)

    Automatic Transmission CARGO VAN PASSENGER WAGON

    Engine Axle Ratio

    GCWR (lbs.)

    150/250 RWB Low Roof

    150/250 RWB

    Medium Roof

    350 RWB Low Roof

    350 RWB

    Medium Roof

    150/250 LWB Low Roof

    150/250 LWB

    Medium Roof

    250 LWB High Roof

    350 LWB Low Roof

    350 LWB

    Medium Roof

    350 LWB High Roof

    250 LWB

    Extended High Roof

    350 LWB

    Extended High Roof

    150 RWB Low Roof

    150 RWB

    Medium Roof

    350 LWB Low Roof

    350 LWB

    Medium Roof

    350 LWB High Roof

    350 LWB

    Extended High Roof

    3.7L DOHC V6

    3.73 10,800 5400 5200 5400 5200 5200 5100 5200 5100 4700 4500 4300 4100 4.10 11,200 4700 4500 4500

    12,000 6600 6400 6600 6400 6400 6300 6200 6400 6300 6200 6000 6000 3.5L EcoBoost V6

    3.31 11,200 5700 5500 5700 5500 5600 5400 5300 5600 5400 5300 5100 5100 5000 4900 4600 4500 4400 3.73 11,200 5000 4900 4600 4500 4400 3800

    12,600 7100 6900 7100 6900 7000 6800 6700 7000 6800 6700 6500 6500 13,000 6700

    3.2L I5 Power Stroke Diesel

    3.31 10,600 4800 4600 4800 4600 4600 4500 4400 4200 4200 3800 3600 3500 3.73 11,200 4400 4200 4100 3500

    13,500 7500 7400 7300 7100 7100

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Properly equipped.

    TRANSIT CARGO VAN/PASSENGER WAGON(1)

    Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    Automatic Transmission CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB

    Engine Axle Ratio

    GCWR (lbs.)

    250 SRW RWB

    250 SRW LWB

    350 SRW RWB

    350 SRW LWB

    350 HD DRW RWB

    350 HD DRW LWB

    350 HD DRW

    E-LWB250 SRW

    RWB250 SRW

    LWB350 SRW

    RWB350 SRW

    LWB350 HD

    DRW RWB350 HD

    DRW LWB

    350 HD DRW

    E-LWB3.7L DOHC V6 4.10 12,000 6800 6600 6800 6600 6600 6500 6200 6800 6600 6800 6600 6600 6400 62003.2L I5 Power Stroke Diesel 3.73 13,500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7100 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7100

    TRANSIT CUTAWAY/CHASSIS CABTrailer weights shown assume 1,000-lb. second-unit body weight. Be sure combined weight of vehicle and trailer does not exceed listed GCWR.

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  • Automatic Transmission

    Engine Final Drive GCWR (lbs.) Maximum Loaded Trailer

    Weight (lbs.)Ratio FWD 4WD2.3L EcoBoost I-4 3.36 6900 2000(1)

    3.36 7950 3000(2)

    3.51 8150 3000(2)

    3.5L V6 3.39 6900 2000(1)3.65 7110 2000(1)3.39 9950 5000(3)3.65 10,150 5000(3)

    3.5L EcoBoost V6(4) 3.16 10,400 5000

    (3)

    EXPLORER

    ECOSPORT and ESCAPE(1)Automatic Transmission

    Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)Engine

    Final Drive Ratio

    GCWR (lbs.)FWD 4WD EcoSport Escape

    1.0L EcoBoost I-4 3.44 4960 1400(4)2.0L I-4 3.51 5754 2000(4)2.5L I-4 3.51 5374 1500(2)1.5L EcoBoost I-4 3.21 5871 2000(3)

    3.51 6023 2000(3)2.0L EcoBoost I-4 3.07 7486 7639 3500(3)(1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Escape does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as Dealer accessory. (3) Requires Class II Trailer Tow Package. (4) EcoSport does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application.Note: Be sure to familiarize yourself with Canadian/Provincial requirements when towing and when

    travelling to the United States of America; certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed above may be limited to this specified weight, as the electrical system does not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.

    Expedition

    Explorer

    Escape Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

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    Automatic Transmission Maximum Loade

    Expedition 4x4

    Trailer Weight (lbs.) Expedition MAX

    4x4Engine Axle Ratio

    GCWR (lbs.)

    3.5L EcoBoost V6

    3.31 12,100 5900

    12,300 6100

    12,400 6000

    3.73 15,500(2) 9200 9000

    (1) Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 37 for additional information. (2) Requires optional Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (536).Note: Trailer tongue load weight should be 10 per cent of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure

    vehicle payload (reduced by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

    EcoSport

    (1) Explorer does not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as Dealer accessory. (2) Requires optional Class II Trailer Towing Package. (3) Requires optional Class III Trailer Tow Package and weight-distributing hitch. (4) Sport/Platinum series only.

  • Automatic Transmission Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    Engine Axle

    Configuration Edge FlexTransit Connect

    van/wagon2.0L EcoBoost I-4 FWD/AWD 3500(3) 2.5L I-4 FWD 2000(1)2.7L EcoBoost V6 AWD 2000(2) 3.5L V6 FWD/AWD 3500(3) 4500(4)(5) 3.5L EcoBoost V6 AWD 4500(4)

    CROSSOVERS

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

    Edge

    Flex Transit Connect

    CARS

    (1) Mustang, Taurus, and Fusion do not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as aftermarket accessory. (2) Taurus SHO is not rated to tow a trailer. (3) FWD only. (4) Shelby GT350/GT350R Mustang, Fusion Hybrid, and Fusion Energi are not rated to tow a trailer. (5) Sport series only.Note: Mustang and Fusion calculated with SAE J2807 method.Mustang

    FusionTaurus

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    TRAILER TOWING SELECTOR

    Automatic Transmission Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    Engine Axle

    Configuration MUSTANG(1)(4) TAURUS(1)(2) FUSION(1)(4)

    1.5L EcoBoost I-4 FWD 10002.0L EcoBoost I-4 FWD/AWD 20002.3L EcoBoost I-4 RWD 1000 2.5L I-4 FWD 10002.7L EcoBoost V6 AWD 1000(5)

    3.5L V6 FWD/AWD 1000 5.0L V8 RWD 1000 Manual Transmission2.3L EcoBoost I-4 RWD 1000 5.0L V8 RWD 1000

    (1) Requires Class I Trailer Tow Package. (2) Edge does not offer factory- or Dealer-installed towing equipment for this application. (3) Requires Class II Trailer Tow Package. (4) Requires Class III Trailer Tow Package. (5) Requires weight-distributing hitch on FWD models.Note: All vehicles calculated with SAE J2807 method.

  • (1) Requires Class II Trailer Tow Package. (2) Requires Class III Trailer Tow Package.Note: All vehicles calculated with SAE J2807 method.

    CROSSOVERS

    CARS

    (1) Continental and MKZ do not offer factory-installed towing equipment for this application; only available as aftermarket accessory. (2) MKZ Hybrid is not rated to tow a trailer. (3) Livery only.Note: Continental and MKZ calculated with SAE J2807 method.

    Continental

    MKZ

    Navigator

    MKC

    MKX

    MKT

    LINCOLN MKC(1)

    (1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method. (2) Requires Class II Trailer Tow Package.Note: Be sure to familiarize yourself with Canadian/Provincial requirements when towing and when

    travelling to the United States of America; certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed above may be limited to this specified weight, as the electrical system does not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.

    (1) Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 37 for additional information. (2) Requires optional Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing Package (536). (3) Best-in-Class towing.Note: Trailer tongue load weight should be 10 per cent of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle

    payload (reduced by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

    LINCOLN NAVIGATOR(1)

    TRAILER TOWING SELECTOR

    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

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    Automatic Transmission Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)Engine Axle Configuration LINCOLN MKX LINCOLN MKTTwin-Turbocharged 2.7L V6 AWD 3500(1) Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V6 AWD 4500(2)3.7L Ti-VCT V6 AWD 3500(1)

    Automatic Transmission Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    Engine Axle ConfigurationLINCOLN

    CONTINENTAL(1)LINCOLN MKZ(1)(2)

    Turbocharged 2.0L I-4 AWD 1000Twin-Turbocharged 2.7L V6 AWD 1000 Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 AWD 1000 10003.7L Ti-VCT V6 AWD 1000(3)

    Automatic Transmission Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    EngineAxle

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4X4

    LINCOLN NAVIGATOR L 4X4

    Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V6 3.73 12,700 6200 13,300 6600

    15,300(2) 8300 15,500(2) 8100

    Automatic Transmission Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)

    EngineFinal Drive

    Ratio GCWR (lbs.)

    4WD LINCOLN MKCTurbocharged 2.0L I-4 3.51 7400 3000(2)Turbocharged 2.3L I-4 3.51 7420 3000(2)

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    Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in centimetres, multiply inches by 2.54.

    BrakesMany states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight of more than 1500 pounds. For your safety, Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed. There are several basic types of brake systems designed to activate trailer brakes:1. Electronically Controlled Brakes usually provide automatic and

    manual control of trailer brakes. They require that the tow vehicle be equipped with a controlling device and additional wiring for electrical power. These brakes typically have a control box installed within reach of the driver and can be applied manually or automatically.

    2. Electric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) Trailer Brakes are operated by an electrically powered pump that pressurizes a hydraulic fluid reservoir built into the trailers brake system. Many of the available EOH trailer brake models are compatible with the Ford factory installed, dash-integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC).

    3. Surge Brakes are independent hydraulic brakes activated by a master cylinder at the junction of the hitch and trailer tongue. They are not controlled by the hydraulic fluid in the tow vehicles brake system, and the tow vehicles hydraulic system should never be connected directly to the trailers hydraulic system.

    Be sure your trailer brakes conform to all applicable state regulations. See Towing Safely for All Vehicles on the next page for additional braking information.

    Trailer LampsMake sure the trailer is equipped with lights that conform to all applicable government regulations. The trailer lighting system should not be connected directly to the lighting system of the vehicle. See a local recreational vehicle Dealer or rental trailer agency for correct wiring and relays for the trailer and heavy-duty flashers.

    Safety Chains Always use safety chains when towing. Safety chains are used to

    retain connection between the towing and towed vehicle in the event of separation of the trailer coupling or ball

    Cross chains under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from contacting the ground if a separation occurs. Allow only enough slack to permit full turning be sure they do not drag on the pavement

    When using a frame-mounted trailer hitch, attach the safety chains to the frame-mounted hitch using the recommendations supplied by the hitch manufacturer

    See your vehicles Owners Guide for safety chain attachment information

    For rental trailers, follow rental agency instructions for hookup of safety chains

    Trailer Wiring Harness Some vehicles equipped with a factory-installed Trailer Tow Package

    include a trailer wiring harness and a wiring kit This kit includes one or more jumper harnesses (to connect to your

    trailer wiring connector) and installation instructions

    After you buyBefore heading out on a trip, check your vehicles Owners Guide for break-in and severe-duty maintenance schedules (do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 1600 km). Be sure to have your fully-loaded vehicle (including passengers) and trailer weighed so as not to exceed critical weight limits. If any of these limits are exceeded, cargo should be removed from the vehicle and/or trailer until all weights are within the specified limits.

    Before you buyIf you are selecting a vehicle that will be used for towing, you should determine the approximate weight of the trailer you intend to tow, including the weight of any additional cargo and fluids that you will be carrying in the trailer. Also, be sure the vehicle has the proper optional equipment. Keep in mind that performance can be severely affected in hilly terrain when minimum acceptable powertrain combination is selected. Consider purchasing a vehicle with a more powerful engine.

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  • Metric Conversion To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45.

    Class I LIGHT-DUTY2000-lb. maximum weight (trailer and cargo combined)Small folding camping trailers and trailers for small boats, motorcycles and snowmobilesMany Ford vehicles can handle easilyConventional weight-carrying hitch

    Class II MEDIUM-DUTY20013500-lb. Gross Trailer WeightLarge folding camping trailers, single-axle, small- to medium-length (up to 18') trailersFord trucks and compact SUVs can be equipped to tow these trailers(1)

    Conventional weight-distributing hitch not required unless specified for a particular vehicle

    Class III HEAVY-DUTY35015000-lb. Gross Trailer WeightDual-axle or large single-axle travel trailersMost properly equipped Ford trucks and SUVs can tow them(1)

    Conventional weight-distributing hitch not required unless specified for a particular vehicle

    Class IV EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY(2)

    Over 5000-lb. Gross Trailer Weight(2)

    Largest travel and fifth-wheel trailers made for recreationMost Ford trucks and some SUVs can be equipped to handle trailer weights in this class(1)

    Most applications require a conventional weight-distributing or fifth-wheel hitch

    Provides the same types of accommodations as a conventional travel trailer, but with these unique characteristics: The forward raised portion is designed to extend over the box of a pickup truck Attaches to the truck via a fifth-wheel hitch mounted in the pickup bed Offers the advantages of improved weight distribution and towing dynamics,

    since some trailer weight is directly over the towing vehicle

    Generally larger, rigid construction units offering more of the conveniences of home, including such features as kitchen sink, dinette, shower, refrigerator and flush toilet. Additional benefits inc


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